common1900-1945

King Victor Emmanuel III, "Imperiale" Series

Name: King Victor Emmanuel III, "Imperiale" Series
Brand: Italy

Italy · 1929 · 50c

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy. The design is part of the extensive "Imperiale" (Imperial) series, which was in use for many years and saw numerous printings and overprints. The denomination is indicated in the lower right corner, with the country name "POSTE ITALIANE" at the top.

Issued during the Fascist era under Mussolini, the Imperiale series became the standard postage for Italy, its colonies, and occupied territories, often overprinted for specific uses. Victor Emmanuel III's reign (1900-1946) encompassed both World Wars and the rise and fall of Fascism.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state kings definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg304

scott249

michel338

Image: · License:

View on Wikimedia Commons

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.